Digital marketing professionals and marketing experts in Nigeria have found themselves ensnared in a web of bureaucratic red tape as NIMN joins forces with the Nigerian Police Force to enforce its will upon unsuspecting practitioners.
The targets of this onslaught, according to an expert, include established professionals registered with esteemed associations such as the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals of Nigeria (ADMARP), Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN)
A statement signed the Publisher/CEO of MARKETING EDGE, Mr. John Ajayi described as “quite unfortunate that what was introduced as a commendable initiative to recognize these outstanding digital marketing and marketing professionals for their hard work can be turned into harassments and unreasoned intimidation, as NIMN targets established figures who have demonstrated exceptional resilience, dedication, and innovation in their respective fields.”
He said, ‘‘Instead of celebrating the achievements of these young star professionals, they are being made to have found themselves facing unjustifiable harassment and embarrassment at the hands of the institute.
‘‘As the digital technology industry continues to flourish, providing avenues for creativity and entrepreneurship, the unfortunate reality facing digital marketing professionals and marketing experts is now a climate of fear and uncertainty perpetuated by the very institution tasked with fostering professional growth and development.’’
